Troops of 12 Composite Brigade under 5 Division Nigerian Army have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued 11 passengers along Kabba Ayere Road in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
In a statement by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Composite Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, the incident occurred on 18th October, 2026 when troops deployed at the patrol base in Kabba, while on routine patrol, responded to credible information on terrorists attempting to abduct passengers in a commercial vehicle.
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“On arrival, the troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into the surrounding bush,” the statement said.
According to the Army, 9 passengers, including the driver, were initially rescued, while the driver and two other passengers who sustained injuries were evacuated for medical attention. The commercial vehicle was handed over to the appropriate authority.
In a follow-up operation on 19th October, 2026, troops exploited the general area and rescued two additional passengers who had fled into the bush during the encounter, bringing the total number of rescued victims to 11.
The Brigade said the successful operation underscores its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property.
“The successful operation underscores the unwavering commitment of troops of 12 Composite Brigade Nigerian Army to protecting lives and property, denying terrorists freedom of action and ensuring the safety of commuters across Kogi State,” Lt Abdullahi stated.
The Brigade urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.
